PUEBLO — The Pueblo Police Department says they are investigating a fatal crash that happened before the Monday morning commute.
According to police, based on their initial findings, it appears that a man rear-ended a semi-truck at the intersection of Pueblo Boulevard and Lakeshore/Palmer Avenue.
The man died as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash. According to police, the man was not wearing a seat belt. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The crash has shut down eastbound Pueblo Boulevard at the Lakeshore/Palmer Avenue intersection. By 9:00 a.m. all lanes had reopened. Police first received the call for service around 5:00 a.m.
The Pueblo Police Department said, " we would like to remind drivers to follow traffic laws and always wear a seatbelt," in a statement to News5.
The man's cause of death or identity has not been released and will be released by the Pueblo County Coroner at a later date.
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